Odessa (Texas)

By car

By plane

• Midland/Odessa International Airport

  address: 9506 Laforce Blvd
  Southwest Airlines is the only mainline airline service to the area. It provides direct flights to Dallas-Love, Houston-Hobby, Las Vegas and Albuquerque. United Express provides service to Denver and Houston-Intercontinental, and American Eagle provides service to/from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

By bus

• Greyhound Bus Lines

  phone: +1 432 332-5711
  address: 2624 E 8th St

• EZRider, 8007 E Highway 80, +1 432 561-9990. Odessa and Midland have a shared bus system that does not travel between cities. Inter-city routes serving Midland International and both cities are planned to start soon. There are 6 bus routes that serve Odessa, and each bus route runs once hourly. Fares for adults 19+ are $1.25, children 6-18 and students with a valid ID are $1.00, seniors 60+ and people with disabilities are $0.60 and children 5 and under are Free. Monthly passes and Paratransit are available too. EZRider runs M-F 6:15AM-7:10PM and Sa 6:15AM-6:10PM.

• Ector Theater

  address: 5th and Texas
  A renovated 1951 classic movie theater that shows classic movies and showcases live music. In downtown Odessa.

• Ellen Noel Art Museum

  phone: +1 432-550-9696
  address: 4909 E University Blvd
  There is a permanent collection as well as rotating exhibits.

• Jack Ben Rabbit

  phone: +1 432-333-7871
  address: 802 North Sam Houston
  The largest jackrabbit in the world, a 10-foot-tall statue that is the unofficial mascot of the region.

• Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery

  phone: +1 432-552-3288
  address: UT Permian Basin Campus
  Student and Art Faculty shows are presented here on a semi-regular basis. Artwork may be purchased and starving college students will be very appreciative.

• Presidential Museum and Leadership Library

  phone: +1 432-363-PRES
  address: 4919 East University Blvd
  This museum suffered from its move from downtown. There is a permanent exhibit of memorabilia from each presidency, however it is not nearly as vast as it was. There has also been the addition of George W. Bush's childhood home onto the grounds.

• Pecos Depot

  phone: +1 432-337-4142
  address: 2140 North Grant
  The old rail depot from Pecos, built in 1892 and moved to Odessa in 1950. The depot is part of the Barn Door Steakhouse.

• Stonehenge Odessa

  address: UT Permian Basin Campus
  A full-size replica of the original neolithic Stonehenge site

• White-Pool House

  phone: +1 432-333-4072
  address: 112 East Murphy St
  Turn of the century home with rotating exhibits on various aspects of West Texas life.

• Globe of the Great Southwest

  phone: +1 432-332-1586
  address: 2308 Shakespeare Rd
  Full-sized reproduction of the Globe Theatre of London. Various productions throughout the year. In addition there is a replica of the Anne Hathaway Cottage which Shakespeare built for his love.

• Music City Mall

  address: 4101 E. 42nd St
  Music City Mall has 4 anchor tenants (Sears, JC Penney, Dillard's, and Burlington Coat Factory), an 11-screen movie theater, an indoor ice rink, local CBS affiliate, carousel and food court.

• TJ Rabbit's Texas Music Store

  phone: +1 432-362-3878
  address: 3952 East 42nd Street, Ste. I (Santa Fe Shopping Center)
  Offering CDs, and musical instruments, there is also a "Tuesday Nite Pickin' Party" which is open to the public.

• Winwood Town Center

  address: 3801 E. 42nd St.
  This is a strip mall at the busiest intersection in Odessa. Stores include H.E.B., Big 5 Sporting Goods, Ross Dress for Less, GameStop, Hastings, Target and Office Depot.

Budget

• Ben's Little Mexico

  phone: +1 432-333-4529
  address: 1351 E. 8th St
  Ben's is a local restaurant serving Tex-Mex.

• Rosa's Cafe and Tortilla Factory

  address: 4945 E. 42nd Street; 1310 E. 8th.; 1701 West County Road
  Rosa's is a favorite among locals. The restaurant started in this area before spreading out all over Texas. Try the Fajitas and the tortillas made in the restaurant. There is a window into the kitchen where you can watch the tortillas being made.

• Bush's Chicken

  address: 1627 E. 8th St.; 2701 Andrews Hwy.; 3901 N. Grandview Ave.; 1705 W County Rd.
  Bush's Chicken has a strong following amongst locals. Be sure to try their Tender Rolls.

• Fajitas and More

  phone: +1 432-333-1948
  address: 620 East 8th St
  Delicious authentic Mexican food.

• El Taco Tako

  phone: +1 432-333-5731
  address: 718 W. Clements St.
  Yet another local Mexican food restaurant. Very popular amongst locals.

• Keith's Hamburger Station

  phone: +1 432-368-0950
  address: 4324 Andrews Hwy.
  Much of the menu consists of Southern and Homestyle cooking, such as chicken strips, steak fingers, mashed potatoes, and fried catfish.

Mid-range

• Big Daddy's Catfish and Chicken

  phone: +1 432-363-8010
  address: 1121 E. 42nd St.
  Southern cuisine.

• Mi Piaci

  phone: +1 432-362-8060
  address: 2607 N. Grandview Ave.
  Italian cuisine. The owners of the restaurant are from Albania and create an authentic experience when eating at their restaurant. Most plates are around $10, but if you're on a budget, or want something simple, try the pizza. The Mi Piaci pizza is probably some of the best in town, and certainly the best pizza by a locally owned restaurant.

• Ajuua's

  phone: +1 432-580-8477
  address: 2120 Andrews Hwy
  Ajuua's serves authentic Tex-Mex in a sit-down atmosphere. The restaurant just recently moved from their old location next door into their new building.

Splurge

• The Barn Door and Pecos Depot Steakhouse

  phone: +1 432 337-4142
  address: 2140 Andrews Hwy
  The Barn Door is probably the most reputable and high-class restaurant in town. The food is typical steakhouse fare.

• Zucchi's Italian Restaurant

  phone: +1 432 550-7443
  address: 1541 JBS Parkway

• Graham Central Station

  phone: +1 432 552-0552
  address: 4242 Preston Smith Rd

• Zucchi's Sports Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 432 550-4755
  address: 1541 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy

Budget

• Best Western Garden Oasis

  phone: +1 432 337-3006
  address: 110 West I-20

• Days Inn

  phone: +1 432 335-8000
  address: 3075 E. Business Loop-20
  Continental breakfast.

Mid-range

• Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 432 363-1900
  address: 3933 JBS Parkway

• MCM Grande & Fundome

  phone: +1 432 362-2311
  address: 6201 E. Business Loop-20
  Free airport shuttle.

Splurge

• MCM Eleganté

  phone: +1 432 368-5885
  address: 5200 E. University Blvd

• Odessa Post Office

• Ector County Library

  phone: +1-432-332-0633
  address: 321 W 5th St

• Odessa Meteor Crater - Exit from I-20 10 miles southwest of town (take exit 108 and drive 3 miles south, following the signs). This National Natural Landmark is the third biggest crater in the country and sixth in the world. Self-paced tours available 9AM-5PM daily. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM. Free.

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